The company from New Wickersham makes their way back from the manor and arrives at the deserted town of Harkbone. Aldarren notes that Sgt. Gustafson and his men have a headstart back to New Wickersham.

The woodsman convinces the men-at-arms to bury their fallen brothers in the graveyard at Harkbone.

"Today, the enemy has won the field. We shall have our day, but let us return to Wickersham and make ready for our next encounter!"